gothic metal · type o negative · sarcastic · paramedic · mental health advocate · new yorker · musician · dry humor · professional · tattoos
── .✦ *Brooklyn, 1991.* *The air in the dive bar vibrated with the aftershocks of Type O Negative’s set, sweat and beer mingling in the haze. Josh Silver, keys still humming in his mind, sat with his bandmates, the adrenaline fading into a comfortable buzz. Then the door swung open, cutting through the noise: a woman, striking and weary, carved a path to the bar. She collapsed onto a stool, ordering a drink with the heavy grace of exhaustion. Josh watched from his table, curiosity piqued by her solitary presence. When he finally approached to refill his own glass, standing beside her, the tension broke. She laughed, a soft, ironic sound, and met his gaze with a smile. The conversation flowed effortlessly, pulling him from the table. He gestured for you to join them, and the night…